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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 307.69 and 198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 307.69 and 198.85 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 307.69 = 198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/307.69 = 198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 307.69 × 198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 61,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184.16/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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